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Stage Details

Legislation -
Referred to Committee
(Senate)
-
March 4, 2009

Legislation -
Bill Passed
(House)
(67-44) -
March 3, 2009(Key vote)

Title: Requiring Photo Identification to Vote

Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires individuals intending to vote to present a form of photo identification at the polling place, or cast a provisional ballot that is counted only if the individual presents a form of photo identification to the Board of Voter Registration prior to certification by the County Board of Canvassers beginning January 1, 2010.

Highlights:

- Requires individuals intending to vote to present a South Carolina driver's license, other form of identification containing a photograph issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, U.S. passport, or military identification card issued by the federal government (Sec. 1).
- Eliminates the $5 fee required to obtain a special identification card (Sec. 4).